Holy Cross Descends Upon Boston for Football Matchup Against Boston College

The game, played at BC"s Alumni Stadium, was a nod to one of the most storied rivalries in the history of New England football and the 83rd all-time meeting between the teams — the most for either against any single opponent. It was no surprise then that the game drew the largest crowd to witness a Holy Cross-BC game since their 1954 meeting at Fenway Park with more than 40,000 fans in both purple and maroon.

While the outcome favored BC with the Eagles winning 62-14, Holy Cross alumni and students were not deterred from displaying their Holy Cross pride during the game, tailgate and other events held over the weekend for Crusaders gathering in Boston. Alumni attended a lecture and tour at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum led by Stephanie Yuhl, professor of history, as well as a Red Sox game at Fenway Park and a social gathering in Back Bay.

Appropriately timed during the 175th anniversary of Holy Cross, this weekend proved to be a fitting opportunity to celebrate the College's great history in the best way possible — with each other, decked out in purple, cheering on the Crusaders.